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BJ53 FFV

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,235 mi
Last recorded87,235 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,235 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,708 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 79,763 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to aprox 2mm

screen scratched

Fail 6 Sep 2013 79,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside rear tyre worn to aprox 2mm

screen scratched

Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,138 miles

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop linkage

Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,600 miles

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link joint

Fail 5 Oct 2011 62,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link joint

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,630 miles

slight wear both sides front anti roll bar drop linkages

Fail 10 Sep 2010 53,630 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight wear both sides front anti roll bar drop linkages

Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,265 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust back box very corroded

front tyres worn

Fail 12 Sep 2009 45,099 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust back box very corroded

front tyres worn

Pass 13 Sep 2008 39,678 miles

exhaust back box corroded

rear tyres worn, offside worst

Pass 15 Sep 2007 31,677 miles

exhaust back box coerroded

front brake pads worn

screen scratched

Fail 15 Sep 2007 31,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust back box coerroded

front brake pads worn

screen scratched

Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,354 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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BJ53 FFV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 59,560 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 FFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ53 FFV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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